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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.34, 24,122.08 and 12,177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.34, 24,122.08 and 12,177.74 is: 16,824.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.34 : 24,122.08 = 12,177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.34/24,122.08 = 12,177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.34x = 24,122.08 × 12,177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.34x = 293,752,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,752,267.44/17,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.94

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